Pyramid G3-a

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G3-a is one of the three pyramid companions Pyramid of Menkaure. It is located on the south side of the Menkaure pyramid in the Giza Necropolis. It is the easternmost of the three pyramids of the queens. The pyramid was built during the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt, presumably for one of the wives of Menkaure. The American archaeologist George Andrew Reisner was "confident" that the structure housed Khamerernebty II, but this is far from certain. ()

Coordinates: 29°58'18"N, 31°7'42"E

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Al JizahEgypt

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Nearby attractions include: Great Pyramid of Giza, Giza pyramid complex, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Khentkaus I.

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